The Child Victims’ Trust Fund (CVTF) provides funding to help reduce the incidence and impact of child sexual abuse and child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. The CVTF promotes, supports, and funds effective programs to improve the safety of our children.
There are many great organizations in Kentucky dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and child abuse and neglect. Since 1984, the CVTF has been working with those organizations to help fund their efforts. The CVTF assists with educational and promotional programs to inform people about the issue of child abuse, warning signs, laws, and available resources. The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (CANPB) oversees the distribution of funds granted to community organizations to ensure the money is being well-spent.
The CVTF prevention activities and medical examination reimbursement program are funded through private donations, proceeds from the purchase of “I Care About Kids” license plates and donations made through the state income tax refund check-off program.
Announcement of Funding for Child Abuse Prevention Programs
The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (CANP Board) announces the availability of grant funding for child abuse prevention programs. Non-profit organizations and public agencies are eligible to apply for these opportunities that are made available through the Kentucky Child Victims’ Trust Fund. Two types of grants are available:
Statewide Public Education and Awareness Grant - This grant is available to Kentucky non-profit and public agencies that work toward reducing child abuse through public education and awareness campaigns. A program is considered statewide if prevention activities will be conducted in all regions of Kentucky.
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Prevention Grant - This grant is available to Kentucky non-profit and public agencies that work toward reducing child abuse through primary, secondary and/or tertiary prevention programs. Prevention activities may be regional or statewide.
The CANP Board also provides financial support for medical examinations of children believed to be victims of abuse. The Board administers the Child Sexual Abuse Medical Reimbursement Program to assist Kentucky Children's Advocacy Centers in their mission to protect children from the trauma of abuse.
Conference Sponsorships
The CANP Board provides conference funding to statewide non-profit and governmental agencies. Funding amounts are limited to $5,000 in funding each fiscal year and must be utilized for the purpose of child abuse prevention.
About the Board
Core Values
- The Board is committed to the prevention of child abuse through strong community collaboration.
- The Board believes child safety is everyone’s responsibility and that children deserve a safe, nurturing environment.
- The Board is committed to helping society understand the damage caused by child abuse .
- The Board is committed to equitable funding opportunities statewide that provide services to children with diverse backgrounds.
- The Board is committed to good financial stewardship of the Child Victims’ Trust Fund.
Board Goals
- To increase public and professional awareness and understanding of the nature and scope of child abuse.
- To fund quality services and innovative programs.
- To have a greater influence on public policy relating to child abuse.
- To increase the effectiveness of the Board.
- To ensure continued growth and viability of the Child Victims’ Trust Fund.